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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,063.73, 433,416.83 and 170,832.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,063.73, 433,416.83 and 170,832.85 is: 235,754.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,063.73 : 433,416.83 = 170,832.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,063.73/433,416.83 = 170,832.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,063.73x = 433,416.83 × 170,832.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,063.73x = 74,041,830,369.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,041,830,369.16/314,063.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,754.16

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